Endangered whale gives birth while entangled in fishing rope
Scientists spotted an endangered right whale dragging a length of fishing rope caught in its mouth as it swam with a newborn calf off the Georgia coast, a rare confirmation of a birth by an entangled whale that experts determined they can't safely at.....»»
The Whale review: Brendan Fraser can’t save this histrionic drama
Brendan Fraser's sensitive performance is the chief highlight of Darren Aronofsky's limp drama The Whale......»»
Study pinpoints annual migration of red-throated loons in the eastern US
Red-throated loons are known for their superior fishing skills, but little has been known about the migratory patterns of this aquatic bird in eastern North America. A University of Maine study is the first to pinpoint four migration routes of the re.....»»
Humpback whale songs spread from pod to pod across the Pacific Ocean
A team of researchers with members from the University of St Andrews, Universidad San Francisco de Quito and the CETACEA Ecuador Project's Acoustic Ecology Program has found that songs created by humpback whales in some parts of the Pacific Ocean are.....»»
Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging
In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction......»»
Microbiologists study giant viruses in climate-endangered Arctic Epishelf Lake
Less than 500 miles from the North Pole, the Milne Fiord Epishelf Lake is a unique freshwater lake that floats atop the Arctic Ocean, held in place only by a coating of ice. The lake is dominated by single-celled organisms, notably cyanobacteria, tha.....»»
Clip-on tech turns spectacles into smart audio glasses
BBC Click's Lara Lewington tries out audio glasses, a smart skipping rope and some other new technology......»»
What happens to the waste after an oil spill clean up?
Images of damaged coastlines, oily sheens, containment booms and endangered wildlife are part of every offshore oil spill......»»
Cult of the Lamb fishing guide: how to unlock fishing, list of all fish, and more
Cult of the Lamb lets you take a break from brainwashing your followers with some fishing. Here's how to unlock fishing, and some general tips on how it works......»»
New study says an explosion of debris from Earth may have given birth to the Moon
Eons ago, when the Earth was still barely formed, scientists believe a fiery eruption or collision sent a massive spray of debris out into space. That debris, they say, would have then fueled the birth of the Moon. This isn’t exactly a new idea. Sc.....»»
The Soviet Union once hunted endangered whales to the brink of extinction
Scientists opposed whaling and secretly tracked its toll. Enlarge / Soviet whalers manning mechanized harpoons in 1960. (credit: Marka/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Every year, an estimated 13 million people go whal.....»»
Colliding galaxies dazzle in Gemini North image
An evocative new image captured by the Gemini North telescope in Hawai'i reveals a pair of interacting spiral galaxies—NGC 4568 and NGC 4567—as they begin to clash and merge. These galaxies are entangled by their mutual gravitational field and wi.....»»
Cats are eating NZ"s critically endangered bats
New research by Department of Conservation staff confirms what has long been suspected—feral and domestic cats are repeatedly hunting and eating New Zealand's native bats, or pekapeka......»»
Beluga whale lost in French river euthanized during rescue
A beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said......»»
The Double Life of the Bloodsucking Sea Lamprey
In the Great Lakes, sea lampreys are a scourge. In Europe, they’re an endangered cultural treasure. Can biologists suppress—and save—the species?.....»»
Endangered sharks, rays caught in protected Med areas: study
Endangered sharks, rays and skates in the Mediterranean are more frequently caught in protected than in unprotected areas, according to research published Tuesday highlighting the need for better conservation for critically threatened species......»»
France readies "exceptional" rescue of beluga astray in Seine
French officials are moving ahead with a delicate plan to transport a beluga whale back to the ocean after it swam far up the Seine river toward Paris, putting its life in danger, a marine expert said Tuesday......»»
Teachers are critical to detecting and reporting child maltreatment
School closures during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may have resulted in at least 5,500 fewer reports of endangered children, according to a new study showing teachers' essential role in the early detection and reporting of child maltreatment......»»
Climate change predicts southerly shift of great whale species in New Zealand
New research sheds light on how climate change will impact the distribution of great whales in New Zealand waters......»»
How to fish in Valheim
If you have your eye on some fishy waters, our guide will show you exactly how to start fishing in Valheim and what to know about the process......»»
Half of species not assessed for endangered list risk extinction: study
More than half of species whose endangered status cannot be assessed due to a lack of data are predicted to face the risk of extinction, according to a machine-learning analysis published Thursday......»»